The investigation of the reused household glass packaging for eco-art creation guideline

Abstract

This study on reused household glass packaging adopts a developmental research approach to identify effective methods for managing glass bottle waste. It focuses on transforming discarded bottles into reusable materials through recycling to maximize their value. The creation of environmentally friendly products thus provides a guideline for eco-art development. The objectives were (1) to examine and experiment with household glass waste to identify suitable processes for eco-art production, and (2) to synthesize guidelines for eco-art creation and disseminate the acquired knowledge. The research employed a mixed-method approach, including a survey of second-hand shops in Bangkok and surrounding areas to assess the types and quantities of discarded glass packaging, with experimental research involving interviews with government-affiliated glass product experts and three glass artists experts, and the artistic creations were evaluated by 100 participants.

The findings revealed eight distinct glass packaging types, categorized by color, with clear, amber, and green. Glass conditions were divided into intact bottles and broken fragments. Three experimental plans were conducted to determine optimal artistic processes, controlling for material type, time, and temperature. Results showed no significant differences in glass melting outcomes across trials, with effective melting occurring at 750–800°C, allowing for effective reuse of glass waste. Five distinct artistic designs were developed and disseminated, with the fifth set receiving the highest satisfaction with mean = 4.51. The most innovative and aesthetically relevant design achieved satisfaction with mean = 4.57, while the eco-art development potential of glass packaging waste received with mean = 4.52.